Accessible Entertainment
Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), more theaters are accessible than ever before. Below is a list of venues in Southern California that have taken steps to provide accessibility to patrons with hearing loss.
Open-Captioned Live Performances
Ahmanson Theater (ASL interpretation and Assistive Listening Devices also available)
135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/Project-DATE.
Grammy Museum
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. A245, Los Angeles, CA 90015
See upcoming programs at www.grammymuseum.org/programs.
Request captioning by emailing pgarces@grammymuseum.org.
Griot Theatre of The West Valley
Mailing address: PO Box 2449, Winnetka, CA 91396
Offers 2 captioned performances per production. For more information, visit www.griottheatre.org or email info@griottheatre.org.
Hollywood Bowl (ASL interpretation and Assistive Listening Devices also available)
2301 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Check out the performance schedule at www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/calendar-fullseason, then request captioning for a specific show at least 2 weeks in advance by calling 323-850-2125, and asking for Department 12, Section K3.
Los Angeles Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall (Assistive Listening Devices also available)
111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
For more information, visit www.lamc.org/box-office/accessibility.
Request captioning two weeks in advance of specific performances by phone: 213-972-282 or email: tickets@lamc.org.
Pantages Theater
6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hollywoodpantages.com/accessibility.
Segerstrom Center for The Arts (ASL and Assistive Listening Devices also available)
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.scfta.org/access# or email RMatuska@SCFTA.org.
Theaters with Hearing Loops Installed
(For information about hearing loops, see www.hearingloss.org/content/loop-technology)
Griot Theatre of The West Valley
Mailing address: PO Box 2449, Winnetka, CA 91396
Some of Griot Theatre’s productions take place in looped venues. For more information, visit www.griottheatre.org or email info@griottheatre.org.
Pasadena Playhouse (Assistive Listening Devices also available)
39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. For more information, visit
www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/visit-us/accessibility.html
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
9390 N. Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. For performance schedule, visit thewallis.org/events.php. For ticket services, email boxoffice@thewallis.org.
World Comedy Studios
Studio City, CA. For more information about looped stand-up comedy shows, email Aaron at aaron@WorldComedy.Club and check out the website: www.worldcomedy.club.
Captioned Movies
Most movie theaters in the Los Angeles area offer closed captioning for feature films, including the chains listed below. Captioning may not be available for every film and at every theater, so check the website or call the theater before buying tickets.
AMC Theatres: www.amctheatres.com/assistive-moviegoing
Arclight Cinemas: www.arclightcinemas.com/FAQs
Landmark Theatres: www.landmarktheatres.com/los-angeles/the-landmark/accessibility-equipment
Regal Entertainment: www.regmovies.com/Sony-Access-Systems
Regency Theaters: regencymovies.com
To find captioned movies and showtimes, visit: www.captionfish.com.